by John Grimaldi There are still a few of us who remember having a bite to…
Month: November 2021
America Needs Thanksgiving
Dr. Glenn Mollette America has been through a tough time. A national election separated friends and family,…
3 Deputies Shoot At Fleeing Suspects
Sheriff Grady Judd is speaking to the media from Prairie Industrial Parkway in Mulberry, regarding a…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series – Essential Catering Solutions
Passion Is What Led Us Here! https://essentialcateringsolutions.com/ As a Lakeland native, I have grown to truly…
Purrology Cafe
Purrology’s owner and founder, Kristina, spent the afternoon at Burney Elementary presenting to the students the…
Lakeland Fire Department is collecting new, unwrapped toys for local children in need
It’s that time of year again! Lakeland Fire Department is collecting new, unwrapped toys for local…
Congratulations to two more LFD service award recipients
Congratulations to two more #LFD service award recipients for achieving their milestone service anniversaries! Driver/Engineer/Paramedic Steve…
FL Rep. Matt Gaetz Wants To Hire Kyle Rittenhouse as an Intern ……
As jury deliberations continue in the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial in Wisconsin, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz…
Lake Wire Apartments and Retail Gets Approval by LDDA
630 apartments with restaurants and shops will be built on the abandoned Florida Tile site west…
National STOL (Short Takeoff & Landing)Competition Returns to the SUN ‘n FUN Holiday Fly-In Festival and Car Show
The Husky National STOL Series invites you to the Central Florida Classic Short Takeo-ff & Landing Competition…
WATSON CLINIC CARDIOLOGIST INTRODUCES PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE PROGRAM
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 6.5 million Americans aged 40 and…
COMMON GROUND PLAYGROUND WILL CLOSE DECEMBER 6th through 10th FOR TREE TRIMMING AND PARK MAINTENANCE
Common Ground Playground, located at Publix Charities Park (100 East Edgewood Drive), will close December 6th through…
Noah’s Ark Adds New Members to Board of Directors
Noah’s Ark of Central Florida is pleased to announce Jim Maskas, Roxann Bonta, Todd Edwards, Linda…
Accident Hwy 60 westbound
Hwy 60 westbound, Mulberry, in front of the fertilizer plant. Road completely shut down this morning.…
Florida has empowered Floridians and parents to make their own healthcare decisions
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson…
DBi who takes care of major road maintenance and the Road Rangers in Florida have now filed for bankruptcy
According to an announcement on DBi website; “DBi Services today confirmed that due to continued operating…
Series LFD: Operations
The Operations Division of the Lakeland Fire Department is responsible for personnel and all emergency responses…
?HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?
On November 17, 2021, Christopher “Tony” Huels, 38, left a residence in the 4000 block of…
New Mural in Dixieland Lakeland
South Florida Gun & Pawn. 844 S. Florida Ave. Lakeland, Fla. Nov. 17, 2021. (© Tom…
OSHA suspends implementation and enforcement of large employer ‘vaccine mandate’
Following a November 12 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the…
FDLE seeking information on aspiring pro wrestler missing for 5 years
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is seeking information on an aspiring pro wrestler and mother…
Heartland Crime Stoppers
You CAN do something about Crime. You CAN receive up to $5,000.00 CA$H for your information. You WILL remain completely anonymous. ANY Crime. It…
Looking for Three Men
On November 13, 2021, at about 2:30 AM, three men entered the Circle K store at…
City Commissioners have declined to enter into the idea of a “sanctuary city for the unborn”
Lakeland city commissioners have chosen not to act on repeated requests to make Lakeland a “sanctuary…
LAKELAND HISTORY AND CULTURE CENTER
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN ENDING SOON The Lakeland History and Culture Center is currently being constructed at the…
Spice Thai Sushi – Routine inspection: Immediate closure
3895 S Florida Ave, Lakeland Routine inspection Nov. 3. Immediate closure, emergency order recommended. Inspector says…
Congrats to Assistant Chief Harley Wilson for 20 years
LFD recognized another #LFD service award recipient for achieving their milestone service anniversary! Congrats to Assistant…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the rate of infections via the COVID-19 Virus continues…
Lakeland to install roundabout near Bonnet Springs Park
The city is moving ahead to install a roundabout at the downtown intersection near Bonnet Springs…
PRESIDENT AND CEO, JOHN “LITES” LEENHOUTS WILL RETIRE AFTER 2022 AEROSPACE EXPO
President and CEO John “Lites” Leenhouts has been at the helm of SUN ‘n FUN for…
NCH testing a cutting-edge miniature pacemaker no bigger than a grain of rice
Keeping pace with technology, NCH is launching a research institute to test and deliver the latest…
Pepsi Says Their Tesla Semi Trucks Are Arriving This Year—But Elon Musk Says Production Starts In 2023
The company ordered the electric big rigs in 2017. Ever since they were announced in 2017,…
Firehouse Subs sold to company that owns Popeye’s and Burger King for $1 billion
Jacksonville-based restaurant Firehouse Subs will now join the company that owns well known fast-food restaurants like…
Here’s what Florida can expect to receive from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure bill
President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law on Monday afternoon. The law, formally known…
Lakeland Regional Health and LRH is Launching a Residency Program
Lakeland Regional Health’s CEO Danielle Drummond announced at today’s Lakeland City Commission meeting. The new Graduate…
HCA Florida Healthcare Rebranding Begins with 11 Hospitals and Freestanding Emergency Rooms Across Florida
ER 24/7 in Lakeland, a department of Brandon Regional Hospital on South Florida Ave, is now HCA…